Lapels — commercial laundry in Boston, MA

About

Serving the Boston, MA area, Lapels is an industrial laundry. Services include shop towel service. They work with business customers on recurring service. Get in touch to discuss your volume and service schedule.

Hours

Monday9AM-6PM
Tuesday9AM-6PM
Wednesday9AM-6PM
Thursday9AM-6PM
Friday9AM-6PM
Saturday9AM-5PM
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions — Boston, MA

How is commercial laundry pricing calculated for FR uniforms and shop towels?

Uniform rental is commonly billed per employee per week, with rates typically ranging from $4 to $15 depending on the garment type, quantity, and service frequency. Shop towels are usually priced per pound or per piece, with rental and cleaning often bundled. In a market like Boston, MA, rates also reflect local labor and delivery costs, so ask for a line-item breakdown.

Which certifications should a laundry have for servicing flame-resistant garments?

A qualified industrial laundry will follow NFPA 2112 and NFPA 70E guidance for FR garments, which includes cleaning to maintain the FR properties. Facility-level certifications like TRSA Hygienically Clean can further verify the plant's cleanliness and quality assurance. Home laundering or improper industrial washing can void a garment's FR certification, so your vendor must demonstrate documented care processes.

What are typical contract terms for industrial laundry services in Boston, MA?

Most commercial laundry agreements run three to five years, with volume commitments based on your employee count or per-pound minimums. Look for provisions on price escalation, service level expectations, and a termination notice period that fits your planning cycle. Some vendors offer flexible month-to-month terms, but they often come with higher per-unit pricing.

How does switching industrial laundry vendors work?

When switching, the outgoing vendor typically picks up its owned items, while the incoming vendor performs a uniform or shop towel count and installs its own inventory. You'll need to coordinate schedules so there's no gap in clean supplies. Most transitions take a few weeks, but the exact timeline depends on whether garments are exchanged or newly issued.

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1100 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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